Unfortunately, our first ( and last) experience here was very disappointing, largely because of the…read moreservice (or lack of service I should say). Our server had virtually no customer service skills and very monotonous personality. After taking our order and bringing out our food, she rarely returned to our table. We couldn't get a simple refill on our waters, despite having thirsty kids with us. She never checked in to see if we needed anything, never offered refills, and didn't even stop by to ask if we wanted to-go boxes. Throughout most of our meal, she was sitting at another table chatting instead of attending to her customers. By the end of our visit, we learned it was her mother and grandparents, who apparently visit the restaurant often. While there's nothing wrong with greeting family, it shouldn't come at the expense of every other table. Listening to conversations about coworkers and schoolwork while waiting for basic service was frustrating. We ended up leaving shortly after food arrived so we could find somewhere else to get water for our kids. There was also guests sitting behind us, making comments on the speed of our children eating because they wanted our table. It's unfortunate because this was our first visit to the area, and the poor service left a lasting negative impression. I hope management addresses this, as attentive service is a big part of the dining experience And their reputation will tank at this server's inability to provide quality service.

i've loved this place for pretty much all my life, it's never a summer without a doughnut or ice…read morecream from here for me. The deep fried cake donuts are so famous someone local made a song about them! I've always had friendly service when I've come here no matter how busy they get. I've seen the owner do a lot of generous things over the years for the people of Lakeside.

I've been here many times now and it's amazing!!! Everything I've order was perfect and my…read morefavorites are the wave burger and the peach hibiscus salad. I also went to breakfast here for the first time and the parfait was beautiful and delicious! The view is GORGEOUS and the atmosphere is so fun and beachy. I love the new outdoor area they added across the street with an amazing picture spot and view. It's a little pricey but worth it and I will be coming here every time I vacation up here!

I really love a spot that has allergens clearly marked on the menu! It's a bit strange if you come…read moreon the weekends between 1-2. They have a layover menu between the brunch & dinner menus, but it still has a lot of the popular choices. The peach hibiscus salad was good, but didn't really taste much like peaches. The chicken was moist and perfectly cooked. They have limited NA options, but made me a mocktail off of the menu. We had a very friendly waiter that could handle the banter of my FIL hahaha

Looking for dinner, including something a kid would eat, and this popped up. Several kid options on…read moretheir online menu, and turns out they have a kid's menu too (the usual suspects) We started with fried cheese, which I expected to be fairly standard. Nope. Local mozz, in big chunks, on skewers. Perfectly fried, super pull, plus an excellent house marinara. Yum. Triple yum. Kid K got the kid tenders and fries, and liked them. I got the special, perch and pierogi. Pretty darn good, both aspects. I could have eaten a plate of the pierogi. Come with sautéed onions, and sour cream. A nice tartar for the fish. Big portion of perch. My preference would be a bit more pierogi and a bit less fish, but man, plenty of leftovers. Excellent service. Nice atmosphere, pretty standard lakeside decor. Prices maybe a bit high, but again, a ton of good food. We might be back on our long weekend trip.

Under new management. Breakfast, already hard to find on the Peninsula, is no longer available at…read morethis former standby. The new owners said they might consider it. We put the barmaid's skill to the test by requesting a Negroni. She quickly consulted with management and the necessary ingredients were at hand. Great customer service! As for the food, don't bother ordering the fish tacos. The ones that came to our table were shredded bits of unidentifiable fish. They said a previous customer liked it that way. I've Never had such an unappetizing fish taco! In conclusion, bar skills seem fine. Reserving judgment on the rest of the food. Plan to return to give them another chance and to order a Negroni!

Best coffee/lattes in the area! Super friendly staff and great tasting coffee. They have pastries…read moreand ice cream as well. You must try this place. We will be back!

Coffee and Cream is the perfect place to get some excellent coffee or ice cream (or a mix of…read moreboth...Trust me!). The staff is super friendly and personable. The space is super cozy and has the perfect vacation/relaxation feel you'll love to come back to. There is also a gorgeous outdoor seating area! Elaina was especially helpful and friendly in picking new things she thought we'd like to try! We have loved being in Lakeside each summer for years and are reminded each summer how much we love Coffee and Cream. Take it from some Lakeside regulars, you won't want to miss visiting Coffee and Cream!!

This is a great spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch as they close around 2 pm. It was very clean…read moreand the food was fresh. They have tables indoors and outdoors with a small step. The staff were so lovely and informed us of a few ATMs in the area to get cash as this location is cash only. If you like a grab and go option, ask them to box up any sandwich and for just $15 you'll get your sandwich, chips or an apple, a cookie, and a drink! 10 out of 10, I'll definitely be back.

Great sandwiches, especially egg salad and chicken salad. Large portions. Staff are friendly, and…read moreyou can call ahead.

Amazing food, amazing service, overall good vibe too! I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone near…read moreSandusky.

Impressive menu that delivers a cut above in an unassuming atmosphere but with an attention to…read moredetail in the food, drink, and hospitality that was immediately noticed and appreciated. After visiting the area for many summers we finally tried this place on a Thursday night as their kitchen was open til a decent hour. We were immediately impressed with the complimentary chips and amazing salads trio that was both fresh and oh so good. I was not familiar with fried salmon( I always enjoy it grilled, broiled, or baked) so I tried the taco featuring three delicately fried pieces topped with pickled onions and a medley of fresh veggies. I swapped my mixed fries for the street corn which did not disappoint but after sampling my husband's mixed fries I realized I made the wrong choice as the mixed fries are out of this world. Similarly, the birria tacos are juicy perfection that I now see why are the popular choice on the menu. Get them. You won't regret it. A seasonal peach margarita also blew my doors off as it was made with fresh and real ingredients - no prep made syrups here. The beautifully preserved lime and peach and choice of rim only added to the wow factor. We left full, feeling pampered and impressed. Can't wait to return next time we're in the Lakeside vicinity!

Incredible. Crab cake club and shrimp caesar exceeded our expectations. Service was chefs kiss…read more views were perfection for a Fourth of July weekend.

We seated ourselves and our server was really friendly. He was attentive and helpful. While the…read morerestaurant offers a beautiful view of the lake and marina, their food sings a different tune. We ordered chicken chili nachos and there was no chili and chicken, just lots of onions, tomatoes and cheese. It was not worth $17.50. The cajun pasta was supposed to come with penne but it came out with fettuccine pasta. The star of the night was the salmon, it saved the pasta dish even though there was nothing cajun about it. The caesar salad is just lettuce with dressing poured over, nothing special. If we visit KI again, we will skip this place.

The food was good and the service was excellent. Our waitress Marcie was excellent. The…read morerestaurant was extremely busy when we came in and the service was still excellent.

Always fast, delicious and friendly. Best breakfast around! Come early on weekends or be ready to…read morewait a few mins.

Just needed to grab a cup of Joe while the other vacationers slept. Taste is within perfect walking…read moredistance from the condo we were. I was able to order with my dog next to me and walk out with an iced Turtle Latte! (FAV). They also have LOTS of pastries that looked absolutely delicious.

I got a breakfast sandwich and a mocha to go. Food was ok but probably would not come back for…read moreseconds. Coffee was too hot to drink- after about 15 minutes it cooled down. Sandwich was a reheated in the microwave egg and cheese on ciabatta covered with dill seed. If you are hungry, this is fine but nothing spectacular this morning.

Absolutely amazing! The staff was great, the food was…read moreexcellent! If you go try the seafood tower! Unbelievable! With a lavender lemon drop martini! The atmosphere is wonderful! The glass work and art work amazing! You need to go and have the experience!

We had the filet mignon and the salmon. Overall, the food was just OK; nothing particularly…read morememorable. What really left a bad taste was the payment process. When it came time to tip, the default options presented were 20%, 25%, or 30%. To leave anything else, you have to navigate through additional menus, all while the server is standing there watching. Starting at 20% and pushing options as high as 30% feels excessive and puts customers in an unnecessarily awkward position. A tip should reflect the quality of the service, not be pressured by the design of the payment screen. It's a poor business practice that detracted from the overall experience. Won't dine here again.